Adolph Castonia enlisted in Company F, 2nd Wisconsin National Guard in 1917. Company F, became Company C, 150th Machine Gun Battalion, 42nd Division during World War I. Because of his blacksmith experience making horseshoes, he was made Ferrier. He also drove ammunition wagons. He was able to speak French, and was often in demand of his comrades to act as an interpreter.

Dimensions

H-4 W-5.25 D-3.5 inches

Year Range from

1916

Event

World War I

Year range to

1919

Material

Aluminum/Steel/Tin

Object ID

1997.44.5

Object Name

Kit, Mess

People

Castonia, Adolph

Used

Castonia, Adolph

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